Students protest school conditions as fires spread across France

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 11:07 · Archive

Students have set fires to schools and clashed with police during protests across France.

Students across France have begun protesting over overcrowded classrooms and school conditions. The demonstrations have become violent, with students setting fires to schools and clashing with police. More than 5,000 people have been arrested across the country this week.

The scope and intensity of the protests suggest widespread student dissatisfaction with education conditions. Students have indicated they intend to continue their campaign.

How it is being reported

• ‘We will not stop’: Students’ blunt message as school protests spread across FranceIndependent World · 3 Oct, 10:57
• Schools ablaze as student protests spread across FranceAl Jazeera · 3 Oct, 02:46

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